Complete your Annual Student Verification
Come to our Back-to-School event
Free immunizations for students
Download the City Schools app
Share your Back-to-School pictures!
Making progress on MCAP
Good News
Upcoming Events
September 4, 2024
What's Inside
City Schools families, it's time to complete the Annual Student Verification process in Campus Portal. All student information must be updated or verified, even if there are no changes. If you don't have a Campus Portal account, learn more at: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/campus-portal
This mandatory process ensures accurate student information, including name, address, and guardian contacts, enabling City Schools to reach you in emergencies, provide updates, and share important documents like the Family Guide, Code of Conduct, and report cards.
Come to our Back-to-School event
Let’s kick off the new school year with a celebration! Join City Schools for a fun-filled skate night at Shake & Bake on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. School readiness resources and information will be available.
To register to attend, click HERE.
Free immunizations for students
If your student requires immunizations, come to one of our FREE immunization clinics with Total Health Care at the City Schools' District Office (200 E. North Avenue)! City Schools will host a clinic each week in September between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. No insurance is necessary. Dates are below:
Thursday, September 5
Friday, September 13
Friday, September 20
Friday, September 27
To register for a timeslot, click HERE.
Download the City Schools Mobile App
Download the City Schools app from the Apple or Google Play stores to stay connected. With the app, you can receive notifications, get the school calendar, check lunch menus, and more. Subscribe to your student's school to get updates on school events, staff info, and other important information!
Share your Back-to-School pictures!
City Schools is thrilled to see our students and families back for the 2024-25 school year! Share your first day of school pictures using #CitySchoolsFirstDay on social media, or visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/back-to-school-pics to post your photo. Let’s celebrate the start of a great school year together!
Making progress on MCAP
Baltimore City Public Schools students continued a three-year run of improvement in their English Language Arts and math scores on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP). The proof is in the numbers, which include:
· Our growth in literacy more than tripled the results statewide.
· Our growth in math more than doubled the results statewide.
· Since the 2015-16 school year, our growth in literacy has nearly doubled that of Maryland overall.
The results indicate a rapid growth trajectory and reflect the hard work and unified focus of our students, staff, and families. We will keep pushing for more.
To learn more, read the full story HERE .
On the first day of school, Mayor Brandon Scott awarded ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School the Attendance Challenge Award. For quarter four of last year, ConneXions saw the largest year-over-year decrease in chronic absenteeism in Baltimore City Public Schools.
Thursday, September 5 - Immunization Clinic - 10 a.m.
Monday, September 9 - SECAC meeting - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 10 - Hybrid Public Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 13 - Immunization Clinic - 10 a.m.
Tuesday, September 17 - Virtual Operations Committee meeting - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 17 - Virtual Policy Committee meeting - 4 p.m.
Thursday, September 19 - Virtual Safety and Wholeness Committee meeting - 4 p.m.
Thursday, September 19 - PCAB meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 20 - Immunization Clinic - 10 a.m.
Yo Baltimore Block Party
Join the Mayor's Office of Employment Development on Friday, September 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Yo Baltimore Light It Up Block Party at 1510 W. Lafayette Avenue. Come out for school supplies, uniforms, mental health screenings, food, music, giveaways, and more.
For more information, call Yo Baltimore at 410-545-6953.
Helpful Numbers
Main: 443-984-2000
Enrollment: 410-396-8600
Transportation: 410-396-7440
Complaints/ Concerns: 410-545-1870
Special Education Parent Response Unit: 443-984-1561
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